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More than 20 kinds of distinctive and flavorful Shandong delicacies, including Dezhou braised chicken, Zhoucun sesame seed cake, bean cakes, and bamboo slice cakes were highlighted during a news conference held by the State Council Information Office in Beijing on July 16, which convened to detail Shandong province's economic and social development since the founding of the People's Republic of China.

More than 20 kinds of distinctive and flavorful Shandong delicacies are served during a news conference on July 16 in Beijing. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]

A pastry cook prepares a delicious repast featuring snacks and delicacies from Shandong province for attendees at the news conference. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]

Traditional Shandong-style cakes are served to attendees at the news conference on July 16 in Beijing. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]

Zhoucun sesame seed cakes are served at the news conference. With a history of 1,800 years, the cake got its name from its place of origin, Zhoucun village of Zibo, Shandong province. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]

Dezhou braised chicken is served in small pieces. Featuring a red glossy skin, a tender texture, an aromatic smell, and a juicy taste, the delicacy from Dezhou, Shandong province has a history of more than 100 years. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]

Bamboo slip cakes are served. The delicacy is a dish of the Confucius family cuisine, which was included as part of China's national intangible cultural heritages in June 2011. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]

The Shandong delicacies and snacks help to promote the province's local cuisine culture to the whole world. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]

A pastry cook prepares for the repast featuring snacks and delicacies from Shandong province, that were served to attendees at the news conference. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]